Acute Care OT Assistant: Impactful Rehab & Weekend Flex

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to perform routine OT treatments according to patient plans under supervision of an OT. The role includes documenting progress and instructing patients and caregivers, while supervising rehabilitation technicians.

Responsibilities also involve program development support, potential training for OTA interns, and ensuring safety, personalized care and adherence to Memorial Hermann standards within budget and productivity

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program or an Occupational Therapist program.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current license by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners or eligibility; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Implements an OT treatment program under supervision and monitors progress.
• Documents findings and prepares records; communicates with patient, caregiver and team.
• May supervise rehabilitation technicians and provide guidance to students/interns.
• Ensures safe care and adherence to policies, budgets, and quality standards.

Skills

Lifting 75-100 lb

Prolonged standing

Fine motor skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

OTA program graduate

OT program graduate

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to perform routine OT treatments according to patient plans under supervision of an OT. The role includes documenting progress and instructing patients and caregivers, while supervising rehabilitation technicians.

Responsibilities also involve program development support, potential training for OTA interns, and ensuring safety, personalized care and adherence to Memorial Hermann standards within budget and productivity